Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2014 – Tom’s Foodie Blog’s Picks

We are in the hight of California Restaurant Month and starting this Friday (January 17th) Newport Beach get’s it’s turn. From January 17-26, 2014, over 60 of Newport Beach’s restaurants will participate in this citywide culinary celebration for a full ten days and two weekends. Each participating restaurant will feature a special 3-course prix-fixe gourmet meal and at a bargain price. These three course prix-fixe meals will give you the ability to try out the restaurants at a discounted price for what you receive. http://www.newportbeachdining.com/newport-beach-restaurant-week/participating-restaurants.aspx

Tom’s Foodie Blog’s Picks

Below are my picks for Newport Beach Restaurant Week based on the quality of the menu, quality and reputation of the restaurant and my personal experiences.

The Cannery Restaurant

The Sliding Door Cafe

I have never tried this restaurant before, although I am extremely impressed that they are offering this many choices. Nancy Luna from the OC Register listed this restaurant as her top pick. http://theslidingdoorcafe.com/

Great Maple

Although I had mixed experiences during my first visit, I think they are worthy of another try. The lemon and Thyme Organic Chicken interested me the most. http://thegreatmaple.com/

Newport Beach Restaurant Week menu for Great Maple

Five Crowns

For $40, this menu is a steal. For me, I have a hard time visiting The Five Crowns without selecting their Prime Rib. With that said, their salmon and porkchop are breathtaking. http://www.lawrysonline.com/five-crowns/

Newport Beach Restaurant Week Menu for Five Crowns

Bluefin

Bluefin is normally a very expensive sushi restaurant, this is a great chance to try out their omakase meal for cheap. http://www.bluefinbyabe.com/

Newport Beach Restaurant Week Menu for Bluefin

21 Oceanfront

This is one of my favorite old school Newport Beach Restaurants. I have always had a great experience at 21 Oceanfront. I recommend the Duck Leg Confit. http://www.21oceanfront.com/

Newport Beach Restaurant Week Menu for 21 Oceanfront

Sol Cocina

Sol Cocina is one of my favorite Newport Beach Restaurant, famous for serving ritzy tacos and traditional Mexican cuisine with a foodie flare. http://www.solcocina.com/

Newport Beach Restaurant Week menu for Sol Cocina

If you visit any of the restaurants that I recommended, let me know how your experience went in the comments section below or on my Facebook Page or my Twitter

About Tom Holmberg

Tom grew up in a cultural diverse neighborhood and a culturally diverse family, so he has learned to appreciate all types of food. "I am not a Chef, nor do I play one on T.V., but I have learned to appreciate food from years of eating and cooking." Tom also spent 10 years in the restaurant industry in various roles, from Prep Cook to server.